Chicago denied permits for an ALS research fundraising swim in the Chicago River due to safety concerns, suggesting an alternative route. The event by A Long Swim was to highlight river cleanliness and support youth swimming.

Bahamian authorities face scrutiny in the investigation of the disappearance of Taylor Casey, a trans woman, with friends disputing claims she left willingly and calling for FBI involvement.

Indiana woman Jennifer Lee Wilson was arrested for the reckless homicide of her 10-year-old son, Dakota Stevens, after an incident of mechanical asphyxia.

Chicago responds to severe heat by opening cooling centers across the city, with community service centers, libraries, police stations, and City Colleges campuses available to provide relief from temperatures potentially rising over 100 degrees.

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in Chicago's South Side. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

A woman suffered a non-fatal graze wound in a Sunday night shooting at an Amazon center in Matteson; the incident followed an earlier conflict among employees.

Two young men were fatally shot in separate incidents in Auburn Gresham. Achilles Beasley was killed in a vehicle, and Trumaine Hatchett was shot inside a residence. No suspects have been detained.

Chicago man charged with first-degree murder and other felonies after allegedly using his vehicle in a fatal assault.

Three piping plover chicks have died at Montrose Beach, leaving only one survivor in the endangered species' local brood, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Somonauk, Illinois, causing light shaking in DeKalb County without any reported damage. It underscores the area's seismic risk, which includes the potential for much stronger quakes.

AG Kwame Raoul responded to a shooting at a Trump rally, emphasizing non-politicization and the need to prevent violence; details of the incident are pending.

Chicago Police warn of a male suspect committing robberies on a bicycle in the 2nd District, targeting women and using a handgun to steal their possessions.

The National Weather Service warns of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding in Chicago, with Lake Michigan boaters also facing risks.